Chateau La Nerthe - Cotes du Rhone Cassagnes Blanc 2021
Price: $24.96
Producer | Chateau La Nerthe |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone |
Varietal | Rhone Blend - White |
Vintage | 2021 |
Sku | 797886 |
Size | 750ml |
The harvesting of grapes is carried out by hand during the night or early morning, with meticulous sorting occurring upon arrival at the winery. Early morning direct pressing takes advantage of cool temperatures to preserve the aromatic qualities. Fermentation of the must transpires in stainless steel vats at low temperatures (59 - 65°F) to safeguard the flavors. The wine undergoes approximately 6 months of aging on fine lees in stainless steel and concrete vats, with periodic stirring, before the bottling process.
The Rhône Valley’s white wines receive very little attention, which is a shame. Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Marsanne all make delicious, unique wines with broad fruit profiles, fantastic textures that tend towards the generous. Vibrant aromatics too with lots of zest and floral qualities. Generally the whites, like their red counterparts, are a bit more potent than most other whites.